Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 13m at 4:43 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:50 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - May 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:294.29:595.23:36-0.43:38-0.56:147:51Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:274.110:584.94:28-0.34:32-0.26:137:52Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:294.011:584.65:23-0.15:300.16:127:53Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:293.96:210.26:320.36:117:53First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:554.31:293.87:230.37:430.66:107:54First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:534.02:333.88:320.49:020.76:107:55First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:573.83:393.89:340.510:060.66:097:56First Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:003.74:373.910:220.410:560.66:087:57Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:553.65:254.111:030.411:430.56:077:57Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:423.66:084.211:420.46:067:58Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:253.66:464.312:280.512:220.46:057:59Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:033.67:224.41:120.41:010.46:048:00Full Moon12Sun
13Mon7:393.67:564.51:520.41:400.46:048:01Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:133.68:304.52:280.42:160.46:038:01Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:483.59:064.43:020.42:520.46:028:02Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:253.59:454.33:380.43:290.56:018:03Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:083.410:304.24:150.54:080.66:018:04Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:583.411:184.14:550.64:510.76:008:04Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:483.45:380.65:400.85:598:05Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:074.012:373.56:240.66:340.85:598:06Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:553.91:283.77:140.67:380.85:588:07Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:473.82:253.98:120.58:490.75:588:07Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:463.83:274.29:100.39:520.55:578:08Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:483.84:264.610:030.110:470.25:578:09Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:473.95:224.910:52-0.211:420.05:568:09Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:434.06:175.211:43-0.35:568:10Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:384.27:095.412:40-0.212:39-0.55:558:11New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:314.37:595.51:37-0.31:35-0.55:558:11New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:214.38:495.42:30-0.42:30-0.55:558:12New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:134.29:415.23:21-0.43:22-0.45:548:13Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri10:104.110:384.94:12-0.34:16-0.25:548:13Waxing Crescent31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656841)

Common Questions About Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Cape Lookout Bight, NC today?

Slack tide in Cape Lookout Bight, NC is approximately 7:46 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Cape Lookout Bight, NC?

Cape Lookout Bight, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Cape Lookout Bight, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Cape Lookout Bight, NC?

Tide predictions for Cape Lookout Bight, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Cape Lookout Bight, NC?

Tide data for Cape Lookout Bight, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8656841. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8656841.

What is the moon phase in Cape Lookout Bight, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Cape Lookout Bight, NC is Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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